Each identified stakeholder must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• will be impacted by the delivered product or has some vested interest in the project
• has insight, information, or experience that will be helpful as you develop the product
• is in a position to either support or block progress of the project
• is a final decision maker or a person who must approve the plan for the project
• will implement any aspect of the product

Confirm you have identified a complete list of stakeholders for the project, considering the following individuals and groups:

• project sponsor (who is paying for the project?)
• groups who will benefit from cost savings as a result of the project and groups who will incur additional costs
• groups who will provide resources (staff, facilities, equipment) for the project
• stakeholder lists from related projects
• recommendations from confirmed stakeholders
• groups on the organizational chart
• influential people within the organization who are trusted by senior management